Manchester United make initial £96m bid for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

Manchester United are on the verge of making a record signing as they have made a £96m bid for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Red Devils have watched the Serbian over a dozen times this term and believe they lead the race to sign the player ahead of Barcelona and Juventus. Jose Mourinho wants to play a three-man midfield next season and wants a replacement for Michael Carrick, who retired at the end of last season. United will attempt to complete as much of their business before the World Cup and have made a £96m bid plus bonuses for Milinkovic-Sa vic, according to Radio Sei.